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Mathematics

Zorayr Nalbandyan

V1116 · MATH127 · V1452 · MATH238 · MATH110 · MATH227 · MATH125 · 21 lifetime ratings

AI rating
68/100
RMP rating
3.8/5
Take again
61.54%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

if you , and want a fair but demanding math instructor.

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear lectures for manyTest heavyLots of homeworkMandatory attendanceWilling to help
  • and care, especially in lower-level math
  • Workload and tests are heavy; homework and
  • Online clarity was weaker; attendance and serious study are required to pass

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

As are possible with heavy study, but tests and and not .

; single online review is less positive on clarity.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

35/100

Students call the content and pace demanding, especially summer and higher courses.

Online and in-person both report difficulty; .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

15/100

and warn that skipping means you will not pass.

; most detail is in-person.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

66/100

if you put in the work, with a vocal minority saying avoid.

In-person is more positive; the one online review is negative on teaching clarity.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

48/100

Grading criteria are often clear, but he can be a .

Format shift

In-person reports both fairness and ; online lacks grade detail.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Frequent MyMathLab homework, reading, quizzes, and .

Format shift

; online focuses more on lecture style.

Teaching experience

Good

72/100

Many praise excellent lectures and help; others find him fast, defensive, or .

Format shift

In-person teaching is mostly strong; the online review is much weaker.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Midterms, finals, quizzes, and .

Format shift

and homework; online review does not detail assessment.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

20 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

and clear if you attend and study hard, with and tests.

Main concern

, and heavy MyMathLab homework can overwhelm busy students.

What students said

“Excellent lectures, great way of teaching. He is willing to help and wants you to succeed.”
MATH127
“The and the Canvas homework was very difficult and not similar to the tests.”
MATH227
“There was so and I worked my butt off.”
MATH125

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

The online review found PowerPoint-heavy teaching unclear, with limited notes and an unfriendly tone.

Main concern

.

What students said

“Maybe it was the fact that it was an online course, but he wasnt good at explaining the subject in a .”
MATH227

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and quizzes are high stakes and ; study guides help when offered.

Midterms heavyPop quizzesMyMathLab homeworkStudy guidesDrop lowest test

Assessment risk

Standard

42/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and finals that may not match homework exactly.

Midterms heavyPop quizzesStudy guides
“The and the Canvas homework was very difficult and not similar to the tests.”
MATH227
“Gives . DO THE STUDY GUIDES.”
MATH110

Online

Online review .

“His way of teaching is showing a , and doing one exercise”
MATH227

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Excellent lectures, great way of teaching. He is willing to help and wants you to succeed.”

Voice snapshots generated from 21 reviews (1 online, 20 in person), highlighting lecture quality and workload. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

72/100

“He is very educated, intelligent and professional. Excellent lectures, great way of teaching.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

66/100

“ classes.”

📚 Workload Intensity

28/100

“4 or more hours of .”

📝 Test Focus

42/100

“The and the Canvas homework was very difficult and not similar to the tests.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He was very unintentionally hilarious at times.
  • He is always in his office during office hours
  • If I ask a question he doesn't try to explain it to me he just keeps moving on

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • You must study and you will pass with A
  • and presents the subject very well.
  • You can do all the homework and still have difficulties

Theme 3

💻 Online vs In Person

  • he wasnt good at explaining the subject in a .
  • He recorded zoom sessions for you to be able to rewatch after class

Data context

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Analysis sample

21

Recent reviews read by the AI

21

Lifetime ratings

80/100

Evidence confidence

21 reviews over many years give a consistent split between strong lecturers and tough workload critics.

Inside 21 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 512
4 out of 52
3 out of 51
2 out of 53
1 out of 53

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

18 reported outcomes

A range

7

A+ 2 · A 5

B range

6

B+ 2 · B 4

C range

2

C+ 1 · C- 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

2

Rather not say 2